And yes, you can be thankful, and content, and still have goals for bettering yourself and your life. Being contented doesn't mean you're complacent. Making yourself better is going to increase your attitude of gratitude.
Strive for your goals - and - continue to be grateful for what you already have.
I just finished another semester of continuing education courses. Yet again, the experience was enriching in so many ways. I truly believe that learning should be a life-long experience. Wikipedia defines lifelong learning as the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development, but also competitiveness and employability.
The effects of lifelong learning as we get older offer even more benefits - whether it’s learning how to dance, speak a foreign language, write a newsletter, improve your golf swing, or repair your car - for adults 50-plus it:
I'm incredibly grateful for the countless opportunities to learn. There's still so much out there that I
don't know. Lifelong learning truly is a gift.
Strive for your goals - and - continue to be grateful for what you already have.
I just finished another semester of continuing education courses. Yet again, the experience was enriching in so many ways. I truly believe that learning should be a life-long experience. Wikipedia defines lifelong learning as the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development, but also competitiveness and employability.
The effects of lifelong learning as we get older offer even more benefits - whether it’s learning how to dance, speak a foreign language, write a newsletter, improve your golf swing, or repair your car - for adults 50-plus it:
- Keeps your mind sharp
- Improves memory
- Increases self-confidence
- Saves money as you learn to “do it yourself”
- Gives you a feeling of accomplishment
- Helps you meet people who share your interests
- Builds on skills you already have
- Gives you a new interest that you can share with family and friends
"You learn something every day if you pay attention." - Ray LeBlond
And, during this holiday season, realize that family traditions also offer wonderful opportunities for learning. Practices
that incorporate expressing gratitude, journaling about our blessings,
thoughtful gift giving (not blatant consumerism), and random acts of kindness. These provide family members of all ages - young and old - a chance to learn from one another, and express their gratitude not only to each other, but to the wider community, and world.
"Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can and there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did." - Sarah Caldwell
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